Bringing in the New Year with Diamante Jewelry

New Year's Eve...a time for reflection, resolutions and glitz and glamour. Vintage diamante rhinestone jewelry is the perfect accent for this year's holiday outfit.

Collectors of vintage jewelry know that colored rhinestone jewelry is popular and very collectible - often hard to find in great condition, and can be quite expensive. But how about its "not so colorful" cousin - clear rhinestone jewelry, also known as diamante jewelry.

It is perfect for weddings of course, but nothing adds just the right touch to the perfect black dress like clear rhinestone jewelry. And best of all - it is very affordable compared to its colorful cousin.

Here are some perfect choices from my online shops. One of them might be just the piece to jazz up your holiday dress.

Today's Vintage Bling - Japan Signed Diamante Rhinestone Expansion Bracelet

I thought that it would be appropriate that the piece I choose for this week's vintage bling should be something that might work well for the upcoming holidays and New Year's Eve. This fabulous rhinestone expansion bracelet will do that and then some!

The bracelet is set in silvertone metal and features three rows of clear diamanted rhinestones in prong settings. The bracelet is 1/2" wide and is an expansion style so it should fit most wrist sizes.

It is signed Made in Japan on the inside of the bracelet. The lovely piece is available from my Ruby Lane shop - The Finishing Touch Vintage Jewelry for only $25.

Rhinestone expansion bracelets were all the rage between the 1930s and 1950s and they have recently had a resurgence in popularity. This lovely example is in gently used very fine condition with clear and bright rhinestones.

Today's Vintage Bling - Diamante Rhinestone Festoon Necklace

Today's bling is such a beauty. I love diamante rhinestone vintage jewelry. For one thing, the price of it is always so much lower than the colored rhinestone equivalent. They seem to be very undervalued to me. Also, diamante rhinestones will go with every fashion choice or color. They are understated and very elegant. Perfect choice for the upcoming holiday season!

This pretty festoon necklace is set in silvertone metal and features a stunning design with prong set emerald cut and chaton rhinestones. Imagine this at the neck of a simple black dress for New Year's eve! Just perfect.

The size of the necklace is 18" long and it has a fold over clasp. Clear and bright rhinestones for a glitzy effect. The price of this lovely festoon diamante necklace is only $49.99 so it won't break the budget. It is available from my Vintage Jewelry Lane Shop.